Christmas is coming and you think you'll have plenty of time to sleep in for a couple of weeks since it's a dead period for recruitment. Uh-huh! You might be wrong, and we tell you why in this article.
1 - Because you'll have time...
... and you won't have as much once the new year begins. Take advantage of this slightly less stressful period to apply for jobs and get a head start. When recruiters receive fewer applications, they have more time to analyse the ones they receive, including yours!
2 - It is during the holidays that you prepare for January, not IN January!
Choosing to apply now is also a solid strategy that will allow you to follow up with recruiters at the start of the new year. Be careful not to send too many follow-up emails, especially during this period when they might be out of the office.
3 - The other candidates are busy spending their vacations relaxing at home
While everyone else is busy eating some "bûche" or turkey, you'll be the first to apply for a job as soon as they appear!
At Moovijob.com, we know that companies receive fewer applications during the Christmas season, right before the number explodes in January. A good reason to make the most of this time and apply during this period!
4 - Don't give up on your job search, it's harder to get back into it after the foie gras
Of course, we're not telling you to skip New Year's Eve and wake up at the crack of dawn on January 1st! Just don't leave your research on hold for too long, or you'll have a hard time getting back into it once the holidays are over.
And if you don't want to send resumes every day, you can also take 2 minutes to read our best tricks to make your application stand out.
5 - Some hiring managers still work on Christmas
That's right! Not everyone is lucky enough to have a two-week vacation! Even if things slow down slightly, recruiters remain active, so keep an eye on your phone, your future employer might give you a call.
6 - The number of job offers does not decrease
On the contrary, recruiters are preparing for the new year by posting more offers. They often need new people to start working in early January. Be one of them by applying fast, then you will be part of the pipeline of candidates in the starting-blocks of 2026! When recruiters return from vacation in good shape, they will be more motivated to process your application!
Happy holidays! 🎄
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